Kelly Townsend's Posts - Greater Phoenix Tea Party Patriots2016-12-10T03:00:29ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsendhttp://api.ning.com:80/files/x76M9aeEVYjIlT8OB8wPjU9ZKBUiHyk6T2BT*2x2syGvQeU0i8cSAz7Ckn4k4FquDTvHMg0M*fFHriyqU9VxVp1gLhc10E7R/1164175608.png?xgip=105%3A6%3A228%3A228%3B%3B&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2ewuepe6hzo96&xn_auth=noHow many times have you guys visited the blogs? Check and see!tag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2012-10-14:3782906:BlogPost:1706342012-10-14T14:00:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p>Hi guys,</p>
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<p>I keep track of the hits we get on the main page, and also on the blogs home page. Here is how many times the blog home page has been visited:</p>
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<p><span>469,903 times!</span></p>
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<p><span>You guys rock!!!</span></p>
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<p><span>Love ya,</span></p>
<p><span>Kelly</span></p>
<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p></p>
<p>I keep track of the hits we get on the main page, and also on the blogs home page. Here is how many times the blog home page has been visited:</p>
<p></p>
<p><span>469,903 times!</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>You guys rock!!!</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Love ya,</span></p>
<p><span>Kelly</span></p>Townsend for AZ Housetag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2012-08-16:3782906:BlogPost:1667762012-08-16T03:00:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p><br/> I didn't want to use the front page for my campaign, so I will post a shameless plug here for you to see my website and see how the race is going. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.townsend2012.com" target="_blank">http://www.townsend2012.com</a></p>
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<p>Thank you so much for your support!</p>
<p><br/> My best,</p>
<p>Kelly</p>
<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p><br/> I didn't want to use the front page for my campaign, so I will post a shameless plug here for you to see my website and see how the race is going. </p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.townsend2012.com" target="_blank">http://www.townsend2012.com</a></p>
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<p>Thank you so much for your support!</p>
<p><br/> My best,</p>
<p>Kelly</p>RUSSELL PEARCE CAMPAIGN UPDATEtag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2012-07-02:3782906:BlogPost:1642062012-07-02T12:39:25.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/mYmH5vqYvXSJmXzqaDrnOCmxe7nzI-FKCJAaXU5JkQTqm24vKvmHWTpby4cY3ja4gObvYFQc0NG3rZ5bQWOs8*Op7IuT0buA/RussellPearceSm.jpg" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/mYmH5vqYvXSJmXzqaDrnOCmxe7nzI-FKCJAaXU5JkQTqm24vKvmHWTpby4cY3ja4gObvYFQc0NG3rZ5bQWOs8*Op7IuT0buA/RussellPearceSm.jpg" width="237"></img></a></p>
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<p><span>It has been a busy time for our </span><span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1341232477_0">campaign</span><span>… We continue to walk neighborhoods and knock on doors to talk to LD25 voters about the race and the issues facing Arizona .</span><br></br><br></br><span>If you…</span></p>
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/mYmH5vqYvXSJmXzqaDrnOCmxe7nzI-FKCJAaXU5JkQTqm24vKvmHWTpby4cY3ja4gObvYFQc0NG3rZ5bQWOs8*Op7IuT0buA/RussellPearceSm.jpg" target="_self"><img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/mYmH5vqYvXSJmXzqaDrnOCmxe7nzI-FKCJAaXU5JkQTqm24vKvmHWTpby4cY3ja4gObvYFQc0NG3rZ5bQWOs8*Op7IuT0buA/RussellPearceSm.jpg" width="237" class="align-center"/></a></p>
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<p><span>It has been a busy time for our </span><span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1341232477_0">campaign</span><span>… We continue to walk neighborhoods and knock on doors to talk to LD25 voters about the race and the issues facing Arizona .</span><br/><br/><span>If you have seen the updates that Bob Worsley’s campaign are putting out, they claim they are now in the lead by double-digits. Like most things they are saying, nothing could be further from the truth. Our most recent polling shows little change from our early polling that showed us ahead 45-25, and that makes sense, since neither campaign has done much in terms of TV, direct mail, etc. Both campaigns are knocking on doors and having house parties, but you won’t see the numbers move 30 percentage points as a result of that.</span><br/><br/><span>Voter reaction to our message has been very good. Bless them all, Republican voters and even many of the Independent voters we have spoken with understand what is really going on in this race, what went on in last year’s recall, and what is at stake. And they are not listening to the media or the Worsley campaign’s negative attacks because they simply don’t believe either of them.</span><br/><br/><span>They believe in results and they believe in my track record as the leader of a conservative movement that has made huge gains for Arizona ’s businesses, taxpayers, and families.</span><br/><br/><span>We were just endorsed by the East Valley Small Business Alliance after they interviewed both me and Bob, side by side. These business owners had the chance to take the measure of each of us, compare our resumes, our positions on issues, and our track records, and they endorsed our campaign as best for Small Business owners. You won’t read about that in the media because they don’t seem to be interested in printing good news about our campaign, but now you know, so pass it on!</span><br/><br/><span>In a little over a month the early ballots will go out. Between now and then we will continue to word hard, knock on doors, hold meet ‘n’ greets, put up yard signs, and road signs too (even if just to replace the ones that keep getting stolen!).</span><br/><br/><span>All of this comes at a cost in terms of time and money, so if you can volunteer please let us know. And if you can make a contribution, please do so. You can do both at </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.russellpearce.com/" id="yui_3_2_0_4_1341229962446448" name="yui_3_2_0_4_1341229962446448"><span id="lw_1341232477_1">www.RussellPearce.com</span></a><span> </span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.russellpearce.com/" id="yui_3_2_0_4_1341229962446452" name="yui_3_2_0_4_1341229962446452"><span id="lw_1341232477_2">&lt;http://www.RussellPearce.com&gt;</span></a><span> .</span><br/><br/><span> As always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you are doing. Every day it seems we are forwarded an email where a volunteer has been out campaigning on our behalf, making a web video for us, or sending out emails to their friends and family in the district. We don’t have the kind of money that Worsley has, but we are blessed with an abundance of good friends. I am happy to put my faith in people power and LuAnne and I are forever grateful to you for your support.</span><br/><br/><span>RP</span></p>Democracy, Republic, or Federation of States?tag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2012-06-20:3782906:BlogPost:1633682012-06-20T14:00:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p>I know this is not an action-oriented post, but I did want to get your opinion on this article, if you have the time.</p>
<p><br/> Thanks guys,</p>
<p>Kelly</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chroniclesmagazine.org/2009/05/01/is-america-a-republic/">http://www.chroniclesmagazine.org/2009/05/01/is-america-a-republic/</a></p>
<p>I know this is not an action-oriented post, but I did want to get your opinion on this article, if you have the time.</p>
<p><br/> Thanks guys,</p>
<p>Kelly</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.chroniclesmagazine.org/2009/05/01/is-america-a-republic/">http://www.chroniclesmagazine.org/2009/05/01/is-america-a-republic/</a></p>AZ Superior Court to add two memberstag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2012-01-05:3782906:BlogPost:1519632012-01-05T02:11:44.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p>There are currently two vacancies on the AZ Superior Court. The following are the candidates being considered. If you have any knowledge of any of them, please make comments below.</p>
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<p><span>Bradley H. Astrowsky,</span></p>
<p><span>Chris R.Baniszewski,</span></p>
<p><span>Michael L. Barth,</span></p>
<p><span>Justin Beresky,</span></p>
<p><span>Harold F. Brenneman, Jr.,</span></p>
<p><span>Theodore, </span><span>Campagnolo,</span></p>
<p><span>Caron L.…</span></p>
<p>There are currently two vacancies on the AZ Superior Court. The following are the candidates being considered. If you have any knowledge of any of them, please make comments below.</p>
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<p><span>Bradley H. Astrowsky,</span></p>
<p><span>Chris R.Baniszewski,</span></p>
<p><span>Michael L. Barth,</span></p>
<p><span>Justin Beresky,</span></p>
<p><span>Harold F. Brenneman, Jr.,</span></p>
<p><span>Theodore, </span><span>Campagnolo,</span></p>
<p><span>Caron L. Close,</span></p>
<p><span>Suzanne E. Cohen,</span></p>
<p><span>David O. Cunanan,</span></p>
<p><span>John E. Drazkowski,</span></p>
<p><span>Mark W. Hawkins,</span></p>
<p><span>Pamela D. Hearn Svoboda,</span></p>
<p><span>Michael D. Hinze,</span></p>
<p><span>Steven K. Holding,</span></p>
<p><span>Yancy A. Jencsok,</span></p>
<p><span>Ronee F. Korbin Steiner,</span></p>
<p><span>Todd F. Lang,</span></p>
<p><span>Steven P. Lynch,</span></p>
<p><span>Norma B. Martens,</span></p>
<p><span>Mina E. Mendez,</span></p>
<p><span>Bert E. Moll,</span></p>
<p><span>Bernard C. Owens,</span></p>
<p><span>Carolyn K. Passamonte,</span></p>
<p><span>Wesley E. Peterson, </span></p>
<p><span>William E. Ponath,</span></p>
<p><span>Margaret A. Robertson,</span></p>
<p><span>Maria Salapska,</span></p>
<p><span>Louis T. Seletos,</span></p>
<p><span>Joan M. Sinclair, </span></p>
<p><span>Shellie Smith,</span></p>
<p><span>S. Lee White, </span></p>
<p><span>Gerald A. Williams.</span></p>GPTPP Suggestion Boxtag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2011-10-09:3782906:BlogPost:1329542011-10-09T18:00:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>We have a board meeting coming up soon, and I wanted to get your feedback for what you would like to see in the coming months. Your thoughts are very valuable to us, and we want to know your ideas, criticisms, etc. You make up this group, so take this chance to communicate to us, and to each other.</p>
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<p>You're the best,<br/> Kelly</p>
<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>We have a board meeting coming up soon, and I wanted to get your feedback for what you would like to see in the coming months. Your thoughts are very valuable to us, and we want to know your ideas, criticisms, etc. You make up this group, so take this chance to communicate to us, and to each other.</p>
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<p>You're the best,<br/> Kelly</p>The Pearce / Lewis Debate - an abridged transcripttag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2011-10-07:3782906:BlogPost:1323412011-10-07T14:00:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p>I was able to attend the debate, and I took notes of the questions/answers and wanted to share them with those who were not able to go. </p>
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<p><strong>1. Would you support the ASU Polytechnic campus becoming its own university apart from ASU?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Didn't answer the question but stated we needed to talk about the issue in a civil manner.</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - Only if it was what was best for the State. He stated he…</p>
<p>I was able to attend the debate, and I took notes of the questions/answers and wanted to share them with those who were not able to go. </p>
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<p><strong>1. Would you support the ASU Polytechnic campus becoming its own university apart from ASU?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Didn't answer the question but stated we needed to talk about the issue in a civil manner.</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - Only if it was what was best for the State. He stated he was an integral part of bringing ASU Poly to the Gateway district, and he believes in competition, so if it was best for the State, he would support it.</p>
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<p><strong>2. Do you have a commitment to education?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - Passed the first balanced budget in years, with only 1.5% cuts to education. AZ cares about education and makes it a priority. We lead the country in school choice, and we should have a "paid for performance" focus on teachers, and we need to get more of the money out of the administration of schools and into the classroom.</p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Excellence must become top priority, not just an empty soundboard. He was the principal at the "Children First Academy" for homeless children. The moderator mentioned that he didn't answer the question and asked him to be specific. He stated we needed to listen to the needs of education and compensate high-performing teachers.</p>
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<p><strong>3. How will you encourage closer relationships between AZ colleges and employers?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis -</strong> We need to sit down with the parties and listen and communicate. </p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - He helped organize the Mayo Clinic / ASU relationship, and stated East Valley Institute of Technology was also a player, and vocational schools like it, that can be included in the university/employer relationship.</p>
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<p><strong>4. What responsibility does the State have to provide K-12 to the undocumented?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - The cost is huge, and we have an obligation to uphold the laws of our country. State crime is 3x lesser than the national average and that classroom size is now smaller because of self-deportation. Acknowledged that there is a federal law mandating that all children be educated, but reiterated that we must still enforce the law.</p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Stated that the federal gov't does require all children to be educated, and that AZ is at the bottom tier for educational success in the country.</p>
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<p><strong>Follow up question - Should illegal aliens receive in-state tuition at the colleges?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - The citizens of AZ passed Prop 300 by 75%, and he supports the will of the citizens. He opposed the subsidy that must be spent to fund illegals at the in-state tuition rate, stating it wasn't fair to out of state Americans to have to pay higher tuition than illegal immigrants.</p>
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<p><strong>5. What reforms are appropriate for government employees?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Keep our promises to our employees, and offer retirement packages we can afford. We won't take pensions from them. We will support reforms and look at other options.</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - We need to look at the benefits and how they are dealt with, we do need to keep our promises to our employees, yet we made proper changes to preserve the system that had become too financially burdensome. We made good choices, the system is already recovering and is now viable.</p>
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<p><strong>6. SB1325 prevented public union dues from being given to political parties. Do you support this?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - This is a right to work State, and the cost to the employers to deduct union fees is high. We need to have balance, a right to contract but we cannot destroy a business who refuses to utilize unions.</p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - I forgot to write his answer, sorry. I'll try to ask if anyone remembers what it was.</p>
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<p><strong>7. The Chamber of Commerce hears about excessive regulations on business. How will you change that?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - We need to get out of the way of business, and help them succeed. We sometimes need regulations, but it shouldn't be the top item. The timber industry as an example, there were many forest fires that could have been avoided had there not been so many regulations.</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - We need to lower the tax burden and reduce regulations, and make AZ a refuge for companies such as the ones in CA who would like to come here due to lower regs and tax. He spoke also of the timber industry and the fires, and expounded to the mining industry that cannot operate due to the environmentalist's regulations. He spoke of Intel investing 5 billion in the East Valley, and Boeing, along with the largest solar company, all investing in AZ because of his and other's efforts to deregulate business here.</p>
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<p><strong>8. Is it fair to force privatization on towns who have elected officials?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - We need to take as much from the public sector and give it to the private sector. It is the State who decides what we can and cannot do, not the Federal government, so if we as a State feel it is better, then we should do so.</p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Some jobs only can be done by gov't such as border patrol, but we need to get more privatization, and we need to listen to get it done, the 5 Cs are very much alive in AZ, we need to encourage tourism and focus on programs that generate revenue. We need to consult with the business owners first and listen to them to see if we can do it better.</p>
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<p><strong>9. How will you prepare for 2014 when the 1% tax expires?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Thank goodness we had the tax. We need to grow ourselves out of it so that we won't need it when it expires. We need to work with education and figure out how to make it better, ask around for alternatives to the tax. Stated that Arizona is seen as an unfriendly business state and akin to 1964 Alabama (audience booed) in that their illegal population are leaving and no one will take the jobs.</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - Is proud of AZ and its accomplishments and that we lead the nation on these issues, 30 states seek to follow our example, Gov Brewer gets standing ovations wherever she goes, crime is down, class size is down, business are coming to AZ and tourism is up 10%. We now have a balanced budget, he just spoke with the JLBC and they have stated that we can meet the budget and that we won't need to extend the 1% tax. We need to make the strings attached to the tax go away, eliminate fraud, we have 15% fewer gov't employees.</p>
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<p><strong>10. What are your budget priorities?</strong></p>
<p>(I'm running out of time, will keep it short)</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - We need to grow jobs, and focus on education. Dr. Prescott at ASU received the nobel prize (didn't write any more, sorry)</p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - 60 CEOs ask AZ to stop chasing away illegals and so we should listen to them. We need to stop regulating business so that AZ will be "on the front lawn."</p>
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<p><strong>11. What is the economic impact on AZ regarding immigration?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - We need to take the Fed gov't to the table, we cannot be their agents, DC will listen to us if we collaboratively work with the Fed.</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - Ronald Regan signed a bill that we would allow amnesty once and then get our immigration under control before we do it again. Arizonan business owners cannot compete with those doing work illegally and are going out of business. The State has the inherent right to enforce the law.</p>
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<p><strong>12. How will your service in the Legislature restore tourism?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - AZ suffers from a great reputation, not a bad one. 10% increase in tourism. It costs 2.6 billion to support the illegals. USA allows more immigrants than any other country, and Arizona is leading the way and admired.</p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - There is a 9% unemployment rate and believes that there are not enough farm workers to do the work that Americans "won't do."</p>
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<p><strong>13. Do you support the HEAT program?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Gateway corridor to bring about real economic growth. We need to work with industry and provide them a reason to stay, we need to work with them and listen to them and act accordingly.</p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - We need to lower the regulations for business and reduce taxes, incentivizing all business to be able to grow, taking away their impediments.</p>
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<p><strong>14. What can you do to work with the FAA for economic growth out at Williams Gateway?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pearce</strong> - Already working with them, believes it ought to be an airport with more carriers, it has brought new businesses to the area and is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and is the shining star of Mesa.</p>
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<p><strong>Lewis</strong> - Mentioned business experience, more education out there, work with the City of Mesa to create and environment where people want to work there.</p>
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<p> </p>Former Quartzsite Council Member Hal Davidson's statement he WOULD have given if allowed to speaktag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2011-07-13:3782906:BlogPost:1035492011-07-13T16:30:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
FREEDOM OF SPEECH SUSPENDED IN QUARTZSITE<br></br> <br></br> <br></br> At the direction of the town manager and the chief of police the town council has suspended all speech by the public at town council meetings.<br></br> <br></br> What will be next?<br></br> <br></br> Will people be arrested for trying to speak? (That has already happened.)<br></br> <br></br> Will they harass people who do not agree with them? (That has already happened)<br></br> <br></br> Will there be roadblocks?<br></br> <br></br> Will they try to take our guns away?…<br></br>
FREEDOM OF SPEECH SUSPENDED IN QUARTZSITE<br/> <br/> <br/> At the direction of the town manager and the chief of police the town council has suspended all speech by the public at town council meetings.<br/> <br/> What will be next?<br/> <br/> Will people be arrested for trying to speak? (That has already happened.)<br/> <br/> Will they harass people who do not agree with them? (That has already happened)<br/> <br/> Will there be roadblocks?<br/> <br/> Will they try to take our guns away?<br/> <br/> Will they try to stop freedom of assembly? (There has allegedly been surveillance of meetings)<br/> <br/> Will there be illegal council meetings? (That has allegedly already happened)<br/> <br/> Will the Chief run NCIC checks on political enemies? (That has allegedly already happened.)<br/> <br/> Will I be arrested for writing this?<br/> <br/> How far will Chief, Chairman Jeff, Supreme Chancellor Jeff, or Comrade Jeff be allowed to go?<br/> <br/> Only time will tell.<br/> <br/> <br/> Hal Davidson<br/> <br/> Former Councilman Town of Quartzsite AZ.Bills the Governor has vetoedtag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2011-04-29:3782906:BlogPost:810172011-04-29T14:33:10.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p><span class="font-size-5">Here is a list of bills that the Governor has vetoed:</span></p>
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<p>HB2177 (Presidential/Elections certification) Rep. Carl Seel</p>
<p>HB2338 (Special Districts; secondary levy limits) Rep. Justin Olsen</p>
<p>HB2577 (STOs, credits, administration) Rep. Justin Olsen</p>
<p>HB2700 (Arizona Statehood Day) Rep. Mesnard</p>
<p>HB2707 (general fund revenue limit) 42 legislators</p>
<p>SB1088 (health care system; violation) Sen. Sylvia Allen</p>
<p>SB1186 (2011…</p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Here is a list of bills that the Governor has vetoed:</span></p>
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<p>HB2177 (Presidential/Elections certification) Rep. Carl Seel</p>
<p>HB2338 (Special Districts; secondary levy limits) Rep. Justin Olsen</p>
<p>HB2577 (STOs, credits, administration) Rep. Justin Olsen</p>
<p>HB2700 (Arizona Statehood Day) Rep. Mesnard</p>
<p>HB2707 (general fund revenue limit) 42 legislators</p>
<p>SB1088 (health care system; violation) Sen. Sylvia Allen</p>
<p>SB1186 (2011 Tax Corrections Act) Sen. Yarbrough</p>
<p>SB1288 (religion; free exercise, professionals, appointments) 11 legislators</p>
<p>SB1322 (managed competition; city services) Sen. Frank Antenori</p>
<p>SB1365 (paycheck deductions, political purposes) 15 legislators</p>
<p>SB1467 (educational institution; concealed weapons) 8 legislators</p>
<p>SB1552 (corporate tax allocation; sales factor) 26 legislators</p>
<p>SB1561 (legislative appropriation of federal funds) 4 legislators</p>
<p>SB1592 (health care compact; funding) 13 legislators</p>
<p>SB1593 (health insurance; interstate purchase) 16 legislators</p>
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<p>I will write more later about these bills. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Are you up for it?tag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2011-04-28:3782906:BlogPost:806572011-04-28T17:34:06.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p><em>From today's Action Item</em></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Hey all you attack dogs out there, the <a href="http://www.azcentral.com" target="_blank">AZCentral</a> commentaries are eating the Conservatives alive. We know you may need Rolaids, Tums, or Pepto for this next action item, but when you get some time, sign up on AZCentral.com and post your Conservative comments in defense of our principles. Be prepared to be spit on verbally, but we know ya'll are hard core and can take…</strong></p>
<p><em>From today's Action Item</em></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Hey all you attack dogs out there, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.azcentral.com">AZCentral</a> commentaries are eating the Conservatives alive. We know you may need Rolaids, Tums, or Pepto for this next action item, but when you get some time, sign up on AZCentral.com and post your Conservative comments in defense of our principles. Be prepared to be spit on verbally, but we know ya'll are hard core and can take it.</strong></p>The Circumcision Decisiontag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2011-04-26:3782906:BlogPost:800152011-04-26T23:58:07.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<p><strong>Reposted from the News article page.</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Many have expressed confusion regarding HB2177, and the comments Jan Brewer has made regarding the bill requiring Presidential candidates to show their Baptismal and circumcision records. What the Governor has done is a great disservice to this bill by communicating false information about what it requires. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Originally, the language was set up to require the Presidential candidate to establish his/her…</p>
<p><strong>Reposted from the News article page.</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Many have expressed confusion regarding HB2177, and the comments Jan Brewer has made regarding the bill requiring Presidential candidates to show their Baptismal and circumcision records. What the Governor has done is a great disservice to this bill by communicating false information about what it requires. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Originally, the language was set up to require the Presidential candidate to establish his/her eligibility as a natural born citizen, requiring that they submit a long form birth certificate and documentation regarding the citizenship of their parents. It did not require that the parents were American citizens, it just asked for documentation regarding their citizenship. This would have been used to help determine the natural born status of the candidate.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The bill died in committee in the Senate. However, we refused to let that happen and asked what could be done. We were told that the bill could be revived by finding another bill and striking the language and inserting the eligibility language. I approached Rep. Carl Seel, who agreed to give one of his less important bills for the cause. Rep. Judy Burgess and Jeff Lichter, reworked the language and reintroduced it into the striker bill. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>However, when back in Senate committee, Sen. Frank Antenori and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema had a real problem with requiring documentation of the parents, and the idea that someone may not have a long-form birth certificate, and required that alternative documentation would be acceptable. Sen. Antenori asked that the two-parent provision be removed and offered an amendment that allowed the candidate to submit the same documents that one would submit if seeking a top secret clearance with the Department of Defense without a long form birth certificate. (You must be a natural born citizen to get top secret clearance) We agreed to this, because we figured if you cannot get top secret clearance, then you should not be our President, no?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>What are the alternate documents that can be used without the birth certificate to get top secret clearance? Here is the amendment:</p>
<p> </p>
<p align="left"><em>The Antenori floor amendment to the Government Reform Committee amendment inserts language regarding a presidential candidate who does not possess a long form birth certificate. A candidate would be able to include two or more of the following:</em></p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left"><em>a) baptismal or circumcision certificate</em></p>
<p align="left"><em>b) hospital birth record</em></p>
<p align="left"><em>c) postpartum medical record</em></p>
<p align="left"><em>d) early census record.</em></p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left"><strong><em>Additionally, a candidate would also be able to submit a notarized affidavit from two or more persons who witnessed the candidates birth.</em></strong></p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left">As you can see, it does not "require" the candidate to submit the circumcision record, it merely offers it as one of the alternatives to establishing natural born citizenship. Although we did not want this amendment, we agreed to it in order to get the bill out of committee.</p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left">At that point, we decided to contact Donald Trump to ask for a meeting to discuss his support of this bill. He invited us to a meeting in his Manhattan office two days later, so myself, Jeff Lichter (Surprise Tea Party) and Rep. Carl Seel headed out to meet him. He had high remarks about the proposed legislation, and gave his complete support.</p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/w7OmrgIjnScdF4jWLkLBwg3Eh2hmIA6eeipEkZXmA5l*chw00-jrgKdJrJML2a5PIU0cYJ-mtZ4OdXJqyOqiq0kl2fEZEim2/206424_1976106803140_1257203940_32366612_502721_n.jpg" target="_self"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/w7OmrgIjnScdF4jWLkLBwg3Eh2hmIA6eeipEkZXmA5l*chw00-jrgKdJrJML2a5PIU0cYJ-mtZ4OdXJqyOqiq0kl2fEZEim2/206424_1976106803140_1257203940_32366612_502721_n.jpg" class="align-full" width="648"/></a></p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left">However, despite the 1397 phone calls in favor of HB2177 vs. 1229 opposed phone calls that Gov. Brewer received, as you know, she vetoed the bill.</p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left"> What the Governor also said that was inaccurate was that this bill gave sole authority to one person to determine if they should be on the ballot. This is also a grave misrepresentation, because if the SOS should fail to properly execute this responsibility, we the people would "have standing" to bring a lawsuit against the SOS to make sure that proper vetting did occur.</p>
<p align="left"><br/> An alternative to this would be for the SOS to form a committee, should a presidential candidate present with no long-form birth certificate, to determine the eligibility of the candidate. The Governor could then be an ex-officio member of that committee for oversight.</p>
<p align="left"> </p>
<p align="left">This issue is not dead and we will be working to find a suitable solution to the Governor's concerns. Patriots never give up, never roll over and concede on an issue so important as this. Stay tunned, we will let you know how this develops.</p>
<p align="left"><br/> Kelly Townsend</p>Sen. Russell Pearce's thoughts on ballot propositionstag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2010-10-06:3782906:BlogPost:513872010-10-06T13:00:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
Here is what Sen. Pearce is saying about the ballot propositions. You might print this and hand them out to your friends. Sen. Pearce is also running for Senate President. I personally recommend you contact your State Senator and encourage them to support him in this endeavor.<br></br><br></br>Thanks,<br></br>Kelly Townsend<br></br><br></br><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Explanation of November Ballot Propositions…</span></b></p>
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Here is what Sen. Pearce is saying about the ballot propositions. You might print this and hand them out to your friends. Sen. Pearce is also running for Senate President. I personally recommend you contact your State Senator and encourage them to support him in this endeavor.<br/><br/>Thanks,<br/>Kelly Townsend<br/><br/><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Explanation of November Ballot Propositions</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 106 (YES)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This proposition would amend the Constitution to prohibit any law from compelling participation in any particular health care system. It would provide for purchase and sale of insurance in private health care systems.<br/> The proposition allows individuals to pay health care providers directly without<br/>
penalty or fine. It is written to give<br/>
Arizona patients the ability to opt out of federal<br/>
mandates. The proposition protects individual freedoms in choosing health care.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 107 (YES)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This proposition would amend the Constitution to ban programs that give preferential treatment to or discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national<br/> origin. The ban would apply to the state, counties, cities and towns. It would<br/>
also affect universities and school districts. This repeal of affirmative action<br/>
policies allows for fair opportunities for all job candidates. <br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 109 (YES)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This proposition asks voters to establish hunting, fishing and harvesting wildlife as constitutional rights for Arizona<br/> citizens. It prevents any law or rule that would restrict these rights. Arizona’s<br/>
citizens greatly benefit from the outdoor activities offered by our bountiful<br/>
natural resources. Proposition 109 is an important step toward protecting our<br/>
ability to practice those sports and activities.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 110 (YES)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This proposition is a major step toward solving an ongoing challenge to military operations in Arizonaa. It asks voters to amend state land laws<br/> to allow for the exchange of public land. This proposition is vital to<br/>
Arizona</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 111 (YES, I WOULD HAVE PREFERRED THEM NOT BEING LINKED TOGETHER)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As this State has experienced a change in executive leadership mid-term throughout the last two decades, it has become more apparent that an office of succession is a consideration that<br/> Arizona</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 112 (YES)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Over the past several election cycles, a number of citizen initiatives have been disqualified from the ballot after checks of petition signatures uncovered fraudulent signatures and<br/> highlighted the difficulty that strict time constraints placed on the<br/>
verification process. This proposition increases the time for filing an<br/>
initiative petition to no less than six months preceding the date of the<br/>
election for the proposed measures. <br/></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><br/></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 113 (YES)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This proposition would amend the constitution to include a right to vote by secret ballot for employee representation. The right to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right. If unions attempted to institute a “card<br/> check” instead of the secret ballot, workers would face intimidation to support<br/>
union organization. <br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 203 (NO!!!!! THE WAY IT IS WRITTEN IT REALLY LEGALIZES MARIJUANA USE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO USE IT)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This proposition would allow patients with specific medical conditions to obtain marijuana with a physician’s certification. The patients would be allowed to use marijuana to treat the identified medical condition or<br/> related symptoms. The proposition would require the Department of Health<br/>
Services to regulate the process. Medical marijuana is not part of any plan to<br/>
manage pain, and the FDA doesn’t recognize smoking marijuana as a treatment for<br/>
any medical condition. The proposition also includes severe or chronic pain as a<br/>
reason to prescribe, which invites the potential to abuse. <br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 301 (YES, VERY IMPORTANT ABILITY FOR THE LEGISLATURE TO HELP BALANCE A CRITICAL BUDGET GAP)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Legislature recognized the need for ballot referral reform in light of the budget crisis. Simply put, the state can no longer spend the money for all the programs it has funded in the past. Proposition 301 would<br/> move money from the outstanding balance in the Land Conservation Fund to help<br/>
balance the state budget for FY 2011. The balance is estimated at $123 million,<br/>
and if the proposition does not pass, it would open up a hole that size in the<br/>
current budget. <br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br/></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proposition 302 (YES, THIS IS A CRITICAL PROPOSITION, IN THIS CRITICAL TIME OF BUDGET DEFICITS.)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Voters also have an opportunity to repeal the Early Childhood Development and Health Board (First Things First) and <b><i>redirect</i></b> the funding to health and human services to children. Since approved by the<br/> voters, the tobacco revenues accrued for First Things First have amassed (over<br/>
$300 million unexpended) and a bureaucracy has been created. The mission of the<br/>
program is to refer citizens to other state funded programs that are imperiled<br/>
by the lack of funding (such as child care wait lists and subsidies, Kids Care,<br/>
early childhood education programs within the existing school systems,<br/>
immunization and other programs). Whether one is in agreement with the programs<br/>
that may benefit from First Things First dollars, the state is obligated to fund<br/>
them without revenues. The enacted FY 11 budget assumes the passage of<br/>
Proposition 302 to close the budget gap by $345,000,000 in revenues. Should this<br/>
measure fail at the ballot, deeper children’s program cuts are inevitable.</p>
<br/>Happy Birthday to Les White!tag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2010-09-28:3782906:BlogPost:507552010-09-28T13:36:05.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
Let's not forget to send him wishes!<br/><br/>KT<br/>
Let's not forget to send him wishes!<br/><br/>KT<br/>CFR Article Promoting Globalizationtag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2010-02-05:3782906:BlogPost:177452010-02-05T13:00:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
Thought you might find this interesting.<br></br>
Read the 2006 article <a href="http://www.cfr.org/publication/9903/sovereignty_and_globalisation.html">here</a><br></br><h3>Sovereignty and Globalisation</h3>
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<td class="authors"><div class="name"><a href="http://www.cfr.org/bios/3350/richard_n_haass.html">Richard N. Haass</a>, President, Council on Foreign…</div>
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Thought you might find this interesting.<br/>
Read the 2006 article <a href="http://www.cfr.org/publication/9903/sovereignty_and_globalisation.html">here</a><br/><h3>Sovereignty and Globalisation</h3>
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<table class="author-table" border="0" cellspacing="0">
<tbody><tr><th>Author:</th>
<td class="authors"><div class="name"><a href="http://www.cfr.org/bios/3350/richard_n_haass.html">Richard N. Haass</a>, President, Council on Foreign Relations</div>
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</tbody>
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<p><br/></p>
<p>February 17, 2006<br/>Project Syndicate <br/></p>
<p><br/></p>
<div class="cms"><p>The world’s 190-plus states now co-exist with a larger number of powerful non-sovereign and at least partly (and often largely) independent actors, ranging from corporations to non-government organisations (NGOs), from terrorist groups to drug cartels, from regional and global
institutions to banks and private equity funds. The sovereign state is<br />
influenced by them (for better and for worse) as much as it is able to<br />
influence them. The near monopoly of power once enjoyed by sovereign<br />
entities is being eroded.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>As a result, new mechanisms are needed for regional and global governance that include actors other than states. This is not to argue that Microsoft, Amnesty International, or Goldman Sachs be given seats in the United Nations General Assembly, but it does mean including representatives of such organisations in
regional and global deliberations when they have the capacity to affect<br />
whether and how regional and global challenges are met.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Moreover, states must be prepared to cede some sovereignty to world bodies</span> if the international system is to function.</p>
<p>This is already taking place in the trade realm. Governments agree to accept the rulings of the World Trade Organisation because on balance they benefit from an international trading order, even if a particular decision requires that they alter a practice that is their sovereign
right to carry out.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Some governments are prepared to give up elements of sovereignty to address the threat of global climate change.</span> Under one such arrangement, the Kyoto Protocol, which runs through 2012, signatories agree to cap specific emissions. What is needed now is a successor arrangement in which a larger number of governments,
including the United States, China and India, accept emission limits or<br />
adopt common standards because they recognise that they would be worse<br />
off if no country did.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">All of this suggests that sovereignty must be redefined if states are to cope with globalisation.</p>
<p>At its core, globalisation entails the increasing volume, velocity and importance of flows within and across borders of people, ideas, greenhouse gases, goods, dollars, drugs, viruses, emails, weapons, and a good deal else, challenging one of sovereignty’s fundamental
principles: the ability to control what crosses borders in either<br />
direction. Sovereign states increasingly measure their vulnerability<br />
not to one another, but to forces beyond their control.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Globalisation thus implies that sovereignty is not only becoming weaker in reality, but that it needs to become weaker.</span> States would be wise to weaken sovereignty in order to protect themselves, because they cannot insulate themselves from what goes on elsewhere. Sovereignty is no
longer a sanctuary.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>This was demonstrated by the American and world reaction to terrorism. Afghanistan’s Taliban government, which provided access and support to al-Qaeda, was removed from power. Similarly, America’s preventive war against an Iraq that ignored the UN and was thought to possess weapons of mass destruction showed that
sovereignty no longer provides absolute protection. Imagine how the<br />
world would react if some government were known to be planning to use<br />
or transfer a nuclear device or had already done so. Many would argue<br />
correctly that sovereignty provides no protection for that state.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>Necessity may also lead to reducing or even eliminating sovereignty when a government, whether from a lack of capacity or conscious policy, is unable to provide for the basic needs of its citizens. This reflects not simply scruples, but a view that state failure and genocide can
lead to destabilising refugee flows and create openings for terrorists<br />
to take root.</p>
<p>The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s intervention in Kosovo was an example where a number of governments chose to violate the sovereignty of another government (Serbia) to stop ethnic cleansing and genocide. By contrast, the mass killing in Rwanda a decade ago and now in Darfur, Sudan, demonstrate the high price of
judging sovereignty to be supreme and thus doing little to prevent the<br />
slaughter of innocents.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Our notion of sovereignty must therefore be conditional, even contractual, rather than absolute. If a state fails to live up</span> to its side of the bargain by sponsoring terrorism, either transferring or using weapons of mass destruction, or conducting genocide, then <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">it forfeits the normal benefits of sovereignty and opens
itself up to attack, removal or occupation.</span> The diplomatic challenge<br />
for this era is to gain widespread support for principles of state<br />
conduct and a procedure for determining remedies when these principles<br />
are violated.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>The goal should be to redefine sovereignty for the era of globalisation, to find a balance between a world of fully sovereign states and an international system of either world government or anarchy.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p>The basic idea of sovereignty, which still provides a useful constraint on violence between states, needs to be preserved. But the concept needs to be adapted to a world in which the main challenges to order come from what global forces do to states and what governments do to their citizens, rather than from what states do to
one another.</p>
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<div id="refHTML"></div>The Ultimate Transfer of Powertag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2009-09-15:3782906:BlogPost:55692009-09-15T13:47:11.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
Michael Connelly, Retired attorney,<br />
<br />
Constitutional Law Instructor<br />
<br />
.. as usual, it is ALL about power.<br />
Subject: It is not about health care<br />
Michael Connelly (http://michaelconnelly.viviti.com/ ) is a Constitutional Lawyer and has read the entire health care bill and has some comments, not about the bill, but about the effects on our Constitution. It's a broader picture than just health care reform. All of you and those to whom you communicate had better sit up and pay attention; once this sort…
Michael Connelly, Retired attorney,<br />
<br />
Constitutional Law Instructor<br />
<br />
.. as usual, it is ALL about power.<br />
Subject: It is not about health care<br />
Michael Connelly (http://michaelconnelly.viviti.com/ ) is a Constitutional Lawyer and has read the entire health care bill and has some comments, not about the bill, but about the effects on our Constitution. It's a broader picture than just health care reform. All of you and those to whom you communicate had better sit up and pay attention; once this sort of thing happens, it will be irreversible.<br />
http://michaelconnelly.viviti.com/ Take a look and let me know what you think..<br />
<br />
The blog will concentrate of my concern as a retired attorney about the imminent and<br />
growing threats to our Constitution and our form of government. We have reason to be very afraid of what is happening.<br />
<br />
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HEALTHCARE BILLS ?<br />
Well, I have done it! I have read the entire text of proposed House Bill 3200: The Affordable Health Care Choices Act of 2009. I studied it with particular emphasis from my area of expertise, constitutional law. I was frankly concerned that parts of the proposed law that were being discussed might be unconstitutional. What I found was far worse than what I had heard or expected.To begin with, much of what has been said about the law and its implications is in fact true, despite what the Democrats and the media are saying. The law does provide for rationing of health care, particularly where senior citizens and other classes of citizens are involved, free health care for illegal immigrants, free abortion services, and probably forced participation in abortions by members of the medical profession.The Bill will also eventually force private insurance companies out of business and put everyone into a government run system. All decisions about personal health care will ultimately be made by federal bureaucrats and most of them will not be health care professionals. Hospital admissions, payments to physicians, and allocations of necessary medical devices will be strictly controlled.<br />
<br />
However, as scary as all of that it, it just scratches the surface. In fact, I have concluded that<br />
this legislation really has no intention of providing affordable health care choices. Instead, it is a<br />
<br />
convenient cover for the most massive transfer of power to the Executive Branch of government that has ever occurred, or even been contemplated. If this law or a similar one is adopted, major portions of the Constitution of the United States will effectively have been destroyed.<br />
<br />
The first thing to go will be the masterfully crafted balance of power between the Executive,<br />
Legislative, and Judicial branches of the U.S. Government. The Congress will be transferring to the Obama Administration authority in a number of different areas over the lives of the American people and the businesses they own. The irony is that the Congress doesn't have any authority to legislate in most of those areas to begin with. I defy anyone to read the text of the U.S. Constitution and find any authority granted to the members of Congress to regulate health care.<br />
<br />
The paragraph below is really frightening<br />
This legislation also provides for access by the appointees of the Obama administration of<br />
all of your personal healthcare information, your personal financial information, and the information of your employer, physician, and hospital. All of this is a direct violation of the specific provisions of the 4th Amendment to the Constitution protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures. You can also forget about the right to privacy. That will have been legislated into oblivion regardless of what the 3rd and 4th Amendments may provide.<br />
<br />
If you decide not to have healthcare insurance or if you have private insurance that is not deemed<br />
<br />
"acceptable" to the "Health Choices Administrator" appointed by Obama there will be a tax imposed on you. It is called a "tax" instead of a fine because of the intent to avoid application of the due<br />
<br />
process clause of the 5th Amendment. However, that doesn't work because since there is nothing in the law that allows you to contest or appeal the imposition of the tax, it is definitely depriving someone of property without the "due process of law."<br />
<br />
So, there are three of those pesky amendment that the far left hate so much out the original<br />
ten in the Bill of Rights that are effectively nullified by this law. It doesn't stop there though. The<br />
<br />
9th Amendment that provides:<br />
<br />
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people;"<br />
<br />
The 10th Amendment states: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are preserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Under the provisions of this piece of Congressional handiwork neither the people nor the states are going to have any rights or powers at all in many areas that once were theirs to control.<br />
<br />
I could write many more pages about this legislation, but I think you get the idea. This is not about health care; it is about seizing power and limiting rights. Article 6 of the Constitution requires the members of both houses of Congress to "be bound by oath or affirmation" to support the Constitution. If I was a member of Congress I would not be able to vote for this legislation or anything like it without feeling I was violating that sacred oath or affirmation.<br />
If I voted for it anyway I would hope the American people would hold me accountable.<br />
<br />
For those who might doubt the nature of this<br />
<br />
threat I suggest they consult the source. Here is a link to the<br />
<br />
Constitution:http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html<br />
<br />
And another to the Bill of Rights:<br />
<br />
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html ;<br />
<br />
There you can see exactly what we are about to have taken from us.<br />
<br />
Michael Connelly, Retired attorney,<br />
<br />
Constitutional Law Instructor<br />
<br />
Carrollton , Texas<br />
<br />
http://us.mc318g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mrobertc@hotmail..com<br />
<br />
Michael Connelly<br />
<br />
Author of "The Mortarmen" www.trafford.com/04-2710 and "Riders in the<br />
<br />
Sky: The Ghosts and Legends of Philmont Scout Ranch"<br />
<br />
I also teach law courses via the Internet through colleges and universities worldwide.. To find a college or university near you, go to Education To<br />
<br />
Go's website at http://www.ed2go..com/ .Please vote on a logo for the 912tag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2009-09-03:3782906:BlogPost:29942009-09-03T18:30:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
Here are the choices, please respond in the comments section below with your vote!<br />
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Logo 2<br />
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Logo 3<br />
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Logo 4<br />
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Logo 1<br />
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Logo 2<br />
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Logo 3<br />
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Logo 4<br />
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Logo 5(Just for fun) Alan Greenspan - Is it Just me?tag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2009-08-31:3782906:BlogPost:19812009-08-31T17:34:45.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
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What do you think???Flag Ettiquitetag:phoenixteaparty.ning.com,2009-08-30:3782906:BlogPost:16622009-08-30T14:30:00.000ZKelly Townsendhttp://phoenixteaparty.ning.com/profile/KellyJTownsend
<b>Flag Etiquette</b><br />
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<b>STANDARDS of RESPECT</b><br />
The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:<br />
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The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.<br />
The flag should not be used as a drapery, or…
<b>Flag Etiquette</b><br />
<a href="http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html" target="_blank">http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html</a><br />
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<b>STANDARDS of RESPECT</b><br />
The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:<br />
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The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.<br />
The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.<br />
The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard<br />
The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.<br />
The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.<br />
The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.<br />
When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.<br />
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The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.<br />
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When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.<br />
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Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.<br />
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<b>Displaying the Flag Outdoors</b><br />
When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.<br />
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When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.<br />
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When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building.<br />
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When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.<br />
..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.<br />
..No other flag ever should be placed above it.<br />
..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.<br />
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When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.<br />
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<b>Raising and Lowering the Flag</b><br />
The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night.<br />
The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest.<br />
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<b>Displaying the Flag Indoors</b><br />
When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left.<br />
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The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.<br />
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When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.<br />
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When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.<br />
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<b>Parading and Saluting the Flag</b><br />
When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.<br />
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The Salute</b>To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.<br />
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<b>The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem</b><br />
The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.<br />
When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.<br />
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<b>The Flag in Mourning</b><br />
To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.<br />
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The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.<br />
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When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.